Job Location: Hershey, PA
Position Type: Hourly
Sign-On Bonus: $4000 The Hershey Company West Hershey plant is a Union plant producing products such as White & Dark Paste, Kisses, Nuggets, Milk Bars, Almond Bars, Rolo & Syrup, in a high-speed complex environment.
Pay:Starting Pay is $37.95/hour .75 cent per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift OT Potential! $4000 Sign-On Bonus! Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible
Total Rewards:• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)-
Starting Day1 ! • 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match • Hershey Stock Purchase Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
Shifts:•We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays. • Schedule assignments upon hire aredetermined by plant needs and will be discussed during the interview process.
Candidate Process:•Qualified applicants will need to successfully complete a mechanicalwrittenandhands-on skills assessment. Those receiving a passing score on both the written and hands-on mechanical skills assessmentwill advance to an onsite interview with the hiring team.
Summary:The West Hershey Plant of The Hershey Company has immediate openings for Industrial Mechanical Technicians to work in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.Primary duties of this position are mechanical troubleshooting and repair of production equipment. Responsibilities include mechanical installation, setup, and repair. Compensation is established on a skill-based pay system.
Required background skills and minimum qualifications shall include: - A minimum of three years experience in the industrial, military, or owner/operator trades environment
- The successful candidate must be able to effectively function in a fast-paced team environment
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Associates degree in related field or minimum of 3 years of hands on experiencein a manufacturing environment of relevant military experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Must be flexible to work any shift
- Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtime
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Basic computer skills
- Job related mechanical skills will be assessed
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred
- Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred
- Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred
- Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred
- Experience with SAP Maintenance module is preferred
Physical Demands: - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Regularly required to work around operating equipment, confined spaces, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, walk, climb ladders and bend
Working Conditions: - Work will be performed within a manufacturing facility
- The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to include but not limited to safety toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses/goggles, bump caps, hair and beard nets, and gloves
- Wearing company issued uniforms is a requirement
Assessment Requirements: To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance-specific skills assessment. This assessment is required for further consideration for the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact a Talent Professional at 1-877-###-#### or ...@hersheys.com . Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center ...@hersheys.com .#LI-CM1